Rob Moshe

On Friday, on my way home, I stopped by the Saeco Espresso Store. I like checking to see if there are any good deals. I am just about ready to purchase a machine, I’m just waiting for the right one at the right price.

While I was speaking to Kevin (salesperson), I became fascinated by how much of an art there was to making this popular beverage. Yes you could by a automated machine that does all the work for you, but by doing so you would miss out on the ritualistic experience of creating your own perfect cup.

Did you know when making an espresso the grounds should be tamped (pressed) in the filter at 18lbs pressure?

There used to be this tea emporium near my home. I would go there to by my green tea. It was always such an experience in ritual. The owner would not have you just buy some tea. He would have you sample it in the traditional Chinese way. By the time I left I would feel like I just spent a day at the spa.

As I prepare to enter the world of self made espressos and cappucinos, I would love if you would share some of your insights and rituals.

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Need some additional energy check out my post on breathing.

Shallow Breathing, Shallow Life. Deep Breathing, Full Life

My wife and I are coffee shop addicts. Lattes, chillers, frappes (funny sound when it stands alone), and blasts. We love them all, but its a killer on the pocket book. So I being slightly on the frugal side like to try and create these concoctions at home. Today I have created a masterpiece, and I call it “Larry” (I’m not so good at naming drinks).

Larry

1/2 cup boiling water

2 teaspoons instant coffee

1 heaping tablespoon premium hot chocolate mix

1-1 1/2 cups of ice

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

2 teaspoons Starbucks coffee liquor

2 teaspoons Godiva chocolate cream liquor

Combine hot water, instant coffee and hot chocolate mix. Pour in blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend.
Additional water, milk, or soy milk to create desired consistency.

Enjoy.

Well that is pretty much the extent of my creative food ideas, which is probably why I don’t have a food blog.

But I did manage to find some great food related blogs through the ProBlogger Group Writing Progect.

My Korean Kitchen - A “Step by Step” food recipe blog. It is mostly Korean food and Asian style fusion meals.

Sim Cooks – Yich’s Chinese cooking – Tips and Tricks she learned from her mom. Specializing in smaller meals for 1-4 ppl.

Free From… – Tips and recipes on Gluten Free Living/Eating.

Trini Gourmet – Sarina’s mouthwatering Trinidadian ‘fusion’ recipes, international cuisine and everything ‘foodie’ in nature!

Savor the flavors in 2007, and feel free to post links to some of your favorite recipes.

Have a great weekend

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